Kutztown Thriving

05/20/2026

05/08/2026

We are so excited to be hosting on Saturday, June 6th at 11. Come learn about the bats and how you can help them by planting natives.

05/01/2026

Electronics Recycling Day will be held next Saturday, May 9, from 9 to 11 am.

Borough of Kutztown residents are encouraged to recycle old, unwanted, broken and outdated electronics and appliances. Visit https://www.kutztownboro.org to download the PDF of acceptable items.

Please note that there are fees for recycling certain items.

04/04/2026

Next Saturday, April 11, along with the Rotary Club, we’ll be cleaning up the garden at the Welcome to Kutztown sign on Constitution Blvd starting at 8:30 am. We would love for you to join us!

03/31/2026

Registration is now open for the statewide Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program.

Residents can participate by removing an invasive tree or shrub from your property or with permission from a property owner (e.g., park, library, school), taking a photo of the removed plant(s), and attending an event to receive a replacement tree or shrub, available on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/pda/about-pda/boards-commissions/governors-invasive-species-council/pa-invasive-replace-ive-program

Register: https://pennstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_262FKbQ6bXo7ajI

03/29/2026

For one day only, get paid DOUBLE for your old batteries!

On April 25, you’ll receive DOUBLE the standard reimbursement for your used lead batteries at our Power2Recycle drive-thru event.

Car, truck, marine, lawn & garden. If it’s a lead battery (golf-car size or smaller), bring it in for us to recycle and get paid double for your trouble.

The process is simple and rewarding:

-Drive-thru — stay in your car
-No appointment needed
-Rain or shine
-Family-friendly with gifts for kids

📍 East Penn Administration Building in Lyon Station, PA (see map on our event page) https://www.facebook.com/events/938576312019557/

📅 April 25 | 8 AM – 12 PM

Bring up to three batteries per vehicle and a valid driver’s license. And make sure to RSVP on our event page so we know you’re coming! https://www.facebook.com/events/938576312019557/

Have questions? Visit our FAQs here: https://www.eastpennmanufacturing.com/april-25-battery-recycling-event-faqs/

03/27/2026

Hope that everyone enjoyed today's warm temps and that additional hour of sunlight!
It certainly feels like spring and what better way to welcome spring than enjoying beautiful springtime blossoms! If you love the mums and poinsettias that we've offered in past fundraisers, you are going to be thrilled with these gorgeous flowers too! Call or email the Center or contact any of our board members to place your flower order: 484-648-2814: email [email protected]

03/09/2026

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02/03/2026

Free recycling event coming up this Saturday, Feb 7, 9am-noon.

01/20/2026